Trying to get Edelbrock's attention.

The Deuce · 12-19-2002, 07:37 PM

I'm sick and tired of being told the only aftermarket manifold available is the Bullitt intake at freaking $2,000! So I called the best place I could think of to try and get answers: Edelbrock.

Unfortuantly, an aluminum intake for the 4.6 is not even in development. So I am pretty much fucked and relegated to backyard mechanics to try and do something better. That would mean trying to port plastic, which doesn't should like the best idea.

Here's the best idea. Everyone e-mail Edelbrock at edelbrock@edelbrock.com and get on their nerves to the point where they get off their asses on this. The mod cars aren't going anywhere, and we need to start getting the aftermarket support we so desperatly need.

Even if you don't have one, get on the bus, and shoot them an email. Chances are you will have a modular engine in the future, unless of course you never buy a new Mustang again.

Thanks!

mlambrecht82 · 12-19-2002, 09:01 PM

Well I sent them a lovely email saying that I would buy an aluminum intake manifold as soon as they made one, so hopefully everyone else will do it to. Come on guys we need everyones help.

Thanks

94GTConv · 12-19-2002, 09:43 PM

Done. Hoping for a response if anything. If anyone gets a response post it please.

bstang46 · 12-19-2002, 11:24 PM

Whoops.....Sorry

Brandon

bstang46 · 12-19-2002, 11:25 PM

Check this out. You guys might be of some interest. It made real good numbers on a blower application.

http://www.modularfords.com/forums/s...=&threadid=132

or

http://modularfords.com/index14.php?...emid=3&topid=1

Brandon

The Deuce · 12-19-2002, 11:45 PM

Those are some great numbers. I think there is a bigger market for a longer runner intake, I know us N/A guys need it.

jinx6570 · 12-20-2002, 02:38 AM

Ford racing has an aluminum intake available. You have to but it as a package- comes with new throttle body and strut tower brace, all for $1500 plus $300 for install kit.

mlambrecht82 · 12-20-2002, 10:47 PM

Edelbrock Responded:

We are not doing one at this time.
But hopefully we will in the near future.

VicRattlehead · 12-23-2002, 03:38 AM

i just put a 00 gt motor into my tbird and ill be damed if im going to spend another grand for 5 more hp with a bullitt intake, this thing isnt going to be sc'd anytime soon, but the occational use of the nitrous, so this thing is basicly a NA car with the nitrous only used at the track. i need an intake bad

someone email eddlebrock the link to this thread.

46stang · 12-24-2002, 09:20 PM

deuce: whats up!!

the bullit intake will only work with 99+heads! the frpp intake will work with 96-98 heads! fyi. I tried emailing edelbrock like 3 yrs ago for an intake and well, yea they still haven't made one! you should get some 99+ heads for yours! It ups the compression and it made a world of diffence on my old 96 gt. your heads are whats kiling you not the intake! my 96 gt was one of the few that put down 300rwhp N/A!! I couldn't drive for crap but it would run 103mph at fontana in the summer(1100ft elevation). I'm sure it would do 105mph at C/bad. Anyways good luck!
Leon

The Deuce · 12-25-2002, 12:35 AM

Leon!

Long time man. I'm working on heads, I've got some other little goodies in the works too. I've been meaning to email you. How's the kid?

46stang · 12-26-2002, 10:12 AM

the kid is good! I'm starting to get a little more sleep now!! so thats good! email me anytime

leonstang@msn.com

Leon

MiracleMax · 12-29-2002, 10:09 AM

If they do an intake it would be nice if they used phenolic between the heads and the runners to help insulate the manifold. The plastic intake don't conduct heat good, so there is some benefit beyond cheap to produce and light weight.

I don't know how compromised the factory piece is (maybe plenum volume?? and port entry??), but it just has to handle air and no fuel. which makes big gains from the aftermarket harder to do. IMO it would be like a set of mufflers, support piece for bigger airflow needs.

That said, I wouldn't mind something along the lines of the Cobra R intake, but for 2v apps. Its pretty much just a gaggle of velocity stacks with a lid, so architecture isn't to hard. Although runner length might be tricky. Then again anybody remeber that funky boxed affair they had for BB Chevys (I think it was accel) Open the lid and it had pressed air-horns extending runner length.

12-19-2002, 07:37 PM	#1
The Deuce Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 2,325	Trying to get Edelbrock's attention. I'm sick and tired of being told the only aftermarket manifold available is the Bullitt intake at freaking $2,000! So I called the best place I could think of to try and get answers: Edelbrock. Unfortuantly, an aluminum intake for the 4.6 is not even in development. So I am pretty much fucked and relegated to backyard mechanics to try and do something better. That would mean trying to port plastic, which doesn't should like the best idea. Here's the best idea. Everyone e-mail Edelbrock at edelbrock@edelbrock.com and get on their nerves to the point where they get off their asses on this. The mod cars aren't going anywhere, and we need to start getting the aftermarket support we so desperatly need. Even if you don't have one, get on the bus, and shoot them an email. Chances are you will have a modular engine in the future, unless of course you never buy a new Mustang again. Thanks! __________________ 1997 Mustang GT "The Freak" - 13.80 @ 101.70, 2.07 60' 1995 Honda VFR750 - not much @ really fast (actual data pending.) 1964.5 Mustang 289 Rice Haters Club Member #13

12-19-2002, 09:01 PM	#2
mlambrecht82 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Fresno, CA Posts: 101	Well I sent them a lovely email saying that I would buy an aluminum intake manifold as soon as they made one, so hopefully everyone else will do it to. Come on guys we need everyones help. Thanks __________________ _________________________________ 04 Cobra densecharger CAI BBK off road X pipe Custom Electronic Exhaust cut outs Tuning via Diablo Predator Ported and polished Throttle body and plenum Line locker (for the smoke shows) Stock boost 412 rwhp 379 rwtq

12-19-2002, 11:24 PM	#4
bstang46 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: GA Posts: 84	Whoops.....Sorry Brandon __________________ 2001 Yellow GT Mods: A little of this, and a little of that.

12-19-2002, 11:25 PM	#5
bstang46 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: GA Posts: 84	Check this out. You guys might be of some interest. It made real good numbers on a blower application. http://www.modularfords.com/forums/s...=&threadid=132 or http://modularfords.com/index14.php?...emid=3&topid=1 Brandon __________________ 2001 Yellow GT Mods: A little of this, and a little of that.

12-19-2002, 11:45 PM	#6
The Deuce Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 2,325	Those are some great numbers. I think there is a bigger market for a longer runner intake, I know us N/A guys need it. __________________ 1997 Mustang GT "The Freak" - 13.80 @ 101.70, 2.07 60' 1995 Honda VFR750 - not much @ really fast (actual data pending.) 1964.5 Mustang 289 Rice Haters Club Member #13

12-19-2002, 09:43 PM	#3
94GTConv Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: So California Posts: 65	Done. Hoping for a response if anything. If anyone gets a response post it please.

12-20-2002, 02:38 AM	#7
jinx6570 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Little Rock AFB Posts: 24	Ford racing has an aluminum intake available. You have to but it as a package- comes with new throttle body and strut tower brace, all for $1500 plus $300 for install kit.

12-20-2002, 10:47 PM	#8
mlambrecht82 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Fresno, CA Posts: 101	Edelbrock Responded: We are not doing one at this time. But hopefully we will in the near future. __________________ _________________________________ 04 Cobra densecharger CAI BBK off road X pipe Custom Electronic Exhaust cut outs Tuning via Diablo Predator Ported and polished Throttle body and plenum Line locker (for the smoke shows) Stock boost 412 rwhp 379 rwtq

12-23-2002, 03:38 AM	#9
VicRattlehead Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Chicago 'burbs Posts: 16	i just put a 00 gt motor into my tbird and ill be damed if im going to spend another grand for 5 more hp with a bullitt intake, this thing isnt going to be sc'd anytime soon, but the occational use of the nitrous, so this thing is basicly a NA car with the nitrous only used at the track. i need an intake bad someone email eddlebrock the link to this thread. __________________ 1966 Thunderbird Convertible 428ci 1966 Thunderbird Town Hardtop 428ci 1996 Thunderbird LX Sport 281ci Powered by a 2000 "PI" 4.6L go fast goodies: Fordchip.com reflashed EEC and chip, Modified 4R70W Trans, MarkVIII/Mustang Torque Converter, March pullies, 9mm FRPP wires, -2 Degree colder 12C plugs, 90mm MAF and Compucar Nitrous 125hp jets. My Website My E-Mail Member of these car clubs: MidwestFords, Chicagoland Thunderbirds, TCCoA, VTCI. 9/11 United We Stand Let's Roll!!!

12-24-2002, 09:20 PM	#10
46stang Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Location: moorpark ca Posts: 340	deuce: whats up!! the bullit intake will only work with 99+heads! the frpp intake will work with 96-98 heads! fyi. I tried emailing edelbrock like 3 yrs ago for an intake and well, yea they still haven't made one! you should get some 99+ heads for yours! It ups the compression and it made a world of diffence on my old 96 gt. your heads are whats kiling you not the intake! my 96 gt was one of the few that put down 300rwhp N/A!! I couldn't drive for crap but it would run 103mph at fontana in the summer(1100ft elevation). I'm sure it would do 105mph at C/bad. Anyways good luck! Leon __________________ 03 sonic blue cobra coupe, 11.49@122mph bakerfield raceway! 11.67@120mph fontana 98 GT, stock for now.

12-25-2002, 12:35 AM	#11
The Deuce Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 2,325	Leon! Long time man. I'm working on heads, I've got some other little goodies in the works too. I've been meaning to email you. How's the kid? __________________ 1997 Mustang GT "The Freak" - 13.80 @ 101.70, 2.07 60' 1995 Honda VFR750 - not much @ really fast (actual data pending.) 1964.5 Mustang 289 Rice Haters Club Member #13

12-26-2002, 10:12 AM	#12
46stang Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Location: moorpark ca Posts: 340	the kid is good! I'm starting to get a little more sleep now!! so thats good! email me anytime leonstang@msn.com Leon __________________ 03 sonic blue cobra coupe, 11.49@122mph bakerfield raceway! 11.67@120mph fontana 98 GT, stock for now.

12-29-2002, 10:09 AM	#13
MiracleMax Registered Member Join Date: Apr 1999 Location: Hayes, Va, USA Posts: 798	If they do an intake it would be nice if they used phenolic between the heads and the runners to help insulate the manifold. The plastic intake don't conduct heat good, so there is some benefit beyond cheap to produce and light weight. I don't know how compromised the factory piece is (maybe plenum volume?? and port entry??), but it just has to handle air and no fuel. which makes big gains from the aftermarket harder to do. IMO it would be like a set of mufflers, support piece for bigger airflow needs. That said, I wouldn't mind something along the lines of the Cobra R intake, but for 2v apps. Its pretty much just a gaggle of velocity stacks with a lid, so architecture isn't to hard. Although runner length might be tricky. Then again anybody remeber that funky boxed affair they had for BB Chevys (I think it was accel) Open the lid and it had pressed air-horns extending runner length. __________________ 2002 5M GT (99% stock) 1991 5M LX (30% stock) patiently awaiting my satin silver 07 Mach 1, and don't forget the shaker

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